(A) The length and shape of blocks shall be determined with regard to the provision of adequate building sites suitable to the needs of the use contemplated; the need for convenient access, circulation and safety of traffic; and topographic conditions.
(B) Residential block lengths shall be a minimum of 400 feet and shall not exceed 1,200 feet. In long blocks, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require the reservation of an easement through the block to accommodate utilities, drainage facilities or pedestrian traffic.
(C) Blocks shall have sufficient width to provide two tiers of lots of an appropriate depth. Exceptions to the width requirement shall be permitted in blocks adjacent to major streets, railroads or waterways. Other zoning district classification block dimensions shall be as approved.
(Prior Code, § Q-12-901)